Bandai Namco announces Mobile Suit Gundam Battle Operation 3

Bandai Namco has announced Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 3, a free-to-play team action game. Developed by Bandai Namco Forge Digitals using Unreal Engine, the title is set to launch on PlayStation 5 and PC via Steam, featuring full crossplay support between platforms.

The announcement was made during a livestream celebrating the 40th anniversary of Gundam games. While a release date has not yet been confirmed, the game will feature large-scale battles involving up to 18 players, including six-on-six or nine-on-nine matches. Players can pilot Mobile Suits and also deploy as infantry to plant bombs at enemy bases or secure objectives.

New gameplay features include SP Skills, which are special abilities tied to specific Mobile Suit roles, and a Battle Assist system to simplify combo execution. The game will expand beyond the traditional Universal Century timeline, including units from Gundam SEED and plans to add two to three additional series during the first year.

Mobile Suit Gundam: Battle Operation 2 will not run alongside the new title, and player data or items will not transfer, though Bandai Namco is considering rewards based on previous performance.